Ling Wang
About Ling Wang
Ling Wang is the VP of Biostatistics at Alkermes, with over 15 years of experience in biostatistics, having previously held senior roles at Pfizer and Takeda.
Current Role at Alkermes
Ling Wang currently serves as the Vice President of Biostatistics at Alkermes, based in Waltham, Massachusetts. In this leadership role, she oversees the biostatistical aspects of drug development and clinical trials, supporting the company's mission to develop innovative medicines. Her extensive experience in the industry enables her to guide statistical methodologies and ensure data integrity and accuracy in various projects.
Previous Experience at Pfizer
Before her tenure at Alkermes, Ling Wang worked at Pfizer, holding multiple senior roles. She served as the Executive Director of Biostatistics from 2019 to 2021 and as the Senior Director of Biostatistics for 11 months in 2018-2019, both positions located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. During her time at Pfizer, she contributed to significant biostatistical projects that facilitated the development of new pharmaceutical products.
Career at Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Ling Wang's career includes a substantial period at Takeda Pharmaceuticals from 2012 to 2018, where she progressed through various roles in statistics. She served as the Associate Director of Statistics for two years, following her positions as Senior Manager Statistics and Principal Statistician. Based in Cambridge, MA, her work at Takeda involved leading statistical teams and contributing to the clinical development of pharmaceutical products.
Educational Background in Biostatistics
Ling Wang holds a Ph.D. in Biostatistics from Boston University, which she earned from 2003 to 2007. She also obtained an MS in Statistics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 2001 to 2003. Her foundational education includes a BS in Mathematics with a minor in English from Tianjin University, completed between 1997 and 2001. Her robust educational background underpins her expertise in biostatistics and mathematics.
Early Career at Novartis
Ling Wang started her professional journey with Novartis, where she held several roles in biostatistics from 2007 to 2012. Starting as a Biostatistician II and advancing to Senior Principal Biostatistician, she gained significant experience in biostatistical analysis and its application in drug development. Her internship in biostatistics at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation in 2006 marked the beginning of her longstanding contribution to the pharmaceutical industry.